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RoS - SG SVARS - Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Virtual Datacenters, Red Hat Ansible Automation and RHEL Extended Support

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

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04 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Registers of Scotland, a central purchasing body located in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process titled "RoS - SG SVARS - Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Virtual Datacenters, Red Hat Ansible Automation and RHEL Extended Support". This contract falls within the services industry category and utilises a limited procurement method through the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework. The award decision was made in July 2025, with the contract signed on 19th May 2025. The services will be delivered at their Meadowbank House, marking a significant move in enhancing their IT infrastructure.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial potential for business growth, particularly for large IT service providers specialising in enterprise software solutions. Although the procurement was awarded to Computacenter (UK) Limited, businesses with expertise in virtualisation, automation, and long-term support for Linux systems are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The contract’s focus on high-value enterprise software solutions indicates ongoing opportunities for technical service expansion among established IT firms within and outside the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RoS - SG SVARS - Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Virtual Datacenters, Red Hat Ansible Automation and RHEL Extended Support

Notice Description

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Virtual Datacenters, Red Hat Ansible Automation and RHEL Extended Support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Virtual Datacenters, Red Hat Ansible Automation and RHEL Extended Support purchased through the SG SVARS Framework on a 1 year contract term.

Procurement Information

Awarded through the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework following request for renewal pricing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803449
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533929
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,315 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
itprocurement@ros.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314793610

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Craigentinny/Duddingston
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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